Skagit PUD recently commissioned a micro-hydroelectric system at its 9th and Highland reservoir site adjacent to Mount Vernon High School. The HydroXS energy recovery system, developed by InPipe Energy, began operations at the end of June. The system captures energy from water pressure reduction at our storage facility, converting excess water pressure into electricity rather than dissipating it through traditional pressure-reducing valves. The installation will generate up to 300,000 kWh annually, powering electric vehicle charging stations for students, faculty, and staff while supplementing the school's energy needs. Over its 30-year lifespan, the system is projected to prevent more than 9.3 million pounds of CO₂ emissions. The partnership with Mount Vernon School District enables net metering arrangements since the PUD has minimal on-site electrical demand, while the school's consumption easily accommodates the system's entire output.
Skagit Public Utility District
Utilities
Mount Vernon, WA 370 followers
Our vision is to be an outstanding regional leader and innovative utility provider.
About us
At Skagit PUD, we're more than a utility provider. We're your neighbors, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable water service that keeps our community thriving. Every day, we deliver 9 million gallons of clean water to approximately 116,000 residents across Skagit County. From Mount Vernon and Burlington to Sedro-Woolley and beyond, our extensive infrastructure includes 600+ miles of pipelines and 31 million gallons of storage capacity. Operating the county's largest water system, we serve urban centers and rural communities alike. Our service area spans from Fidalgo Island in the west to Marblemount in the east, and from Alger/Lake Samish south to Conway. For nearly 90 years, we've grown alongside Skagit County. We continue investing in infrastructure and innovation to meet today's needs while planning for tomorrow's growth.
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https://www.SkagitPUD.org
External link for Skagit Public Utility District
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1936
- Specialties
- Water, Wholesale Fiber Optics, and Sewer Authority
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
1415 Freeway Drive
Mount Vernon, WA 98273, US
Employees at Skagit Public Utility District
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Andrew Miller
Thought Leader & Team Builder | Pres/CEO, United Way of Skagit County | Co-founder/CEO, Tulip Valley Farms | Skagit PUD Commissioner
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Kevin Tate
Senior Communications Strategist | 30+ Years Building Trust & Driving Change Across Nonprofits, Education & Utilities
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George Sidhu
General Manager at Skagit Public Utility District
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Mark L. Semrau, MBA, PE, PMP
Capital Projects Manager at Skagit Public Utility District
Updates
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CHEERS TO SKAGIT PUD! Our water doesn’t just flow - it WINS! Our Judy Reservoir system just DEFENDED its title as Best Tasting Water in the AWWA Pacific Northwest Subsection competition, while our Marblemount system secured 3rd place! Judges sipped our water at room temperature (the real test!), and we're now heading to Boise in May to compete for the sectional title against top systems from three states! Quality you can taste - that’s the Skagit PUD promise! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gP-vei9Q
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Skagit PUD’s Judy Reservoir Water Treatment Plant received a Washington State Office of Drinking Water Treatment Optimization Program (TOP) award for 23 years of meeting and exceeding strict water quality standards. https://lnkd.in/gDME6myW
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